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A simple and elegant side dish for a little something different on the table. And with the addition of a little ground beef or sausage, it becomes the star of the show!
8 cups hearty
white bread (french or country), cubed or torn
4 large eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1½ tablespoons dried chives
1 cup shredded cheddar or swiss cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 lb ground beef or sausage, browned (optional)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees with the shelf on the middle rack.
Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper and chives in a large bowl. Mix in the bread and toss to combine. Add in the 3/4 cups of the cheese (and the meat if using) and toss to combine.
Grease a large baking dish with the butter. Add the bread pudding and spread into an even layer. Top with the remainder of the cheese. Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Cool 5 minutes
and serve immediately. Serves 4-6.
